Q. Batista procedure is used for? A. Ebstein's anomaly B. DCMP C. HOCM D. Tricuspid atresia Answer: B. DCMP Explanation: Batista procedure is also called as left ventricular reduction surgery . It is used in dilated cardiomyopathy and is supposed to improve geometric remodeling. Initial reports showed promising results. However, this method was found to be of very little benefit. Hence it is no longer considered a recommended treatment for this disease.
"All about Pearls and Essentials of Cardiology"